The State of the City address is one of the most important events of the year. | Photo by FTWtoday
Howdy — Editor Elizabeth, here. This year’s State of the City theme was “Stories Come to Life in Fort Worth.” Now, that will make more sense later on down the line, but first, I’d like to share an inside scoop of my first State of the City luncheon at Dickies Arena.
Between shoveling bites of braised short rib and bumping elbows with some of Fort Worth’s most prominent leaders, I listened with curiosity to what each presenter was telling. These points stood out to me the most.
Major takeaways
Don’t underestimate Fort Worth’s emergence in the film industry. Spoiler alert — it’s massive. This year, Taylor Sheridan opened the largest production studio in Texas in north Fort Worth.
Panther City. The Unexpected City. “Every town has a flavor or personality, but this one seems to have more than most.” Watch this short documentary by the late actor Jimmy Stewart about his love for our town with 1 million residents.
We’ve just learned more details on the Universal Kids Resort coming to Frisco. Bonus attractions opening with the amusement park next year include Shrek’s Swamp, Jurassic World’s Adventure Camp, and SpongeBob’s Bikini Bottom. Get the low-down. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
State
Competitive eater Joey Chestnut, who is known for winning the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest, will visit the State Fair of Texas tomorrow, Oct. 18. Chestnut will be the halftime entertainment during the State Fair Clásico. (The Dallas Morning News)
Drink
The owner of Tinie’s and Sidesaddle Saloon is opening a bar in downtown Weatherford. Chapel Bar should open late this season inside the historic Cotten-Bratton building, and offer not only cocktails and wine, but Southern-style small bites, like buttermilk biscuits and deviled eggs. (CultureMap Fort Worth)
Shop
Fort Worth’s only Apple store moved locations, but it didn’t go very far. The new and improved store is now on the north side of University Park Village, next to Eatzi’s. (Fort Worth Report)
Sports
A total of 28 countries have already qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup next year, including Brazil, England, and the US. Check the full list and follow WFAA Journalist Paul Livengood for more updates on the world’s biggest sporting event coming to DFW next year.
Listen
The Houston Texans will face off against the Seattle Seahawks this weekend — how can the Texans break through their stellar offense? Get the biggest stories every day from the local experts of the Houston Texans with Locked On’s daily podcasts.
Health
Editor Elizabeth here. On today’s episode of TIL (today I learned), I discovered there are creative ways to consume banana peels. According to studies, banana peels have many health benefits, like feeding our gut and stabilizing blood pressure. TCU’s Professor of Nutritional Sciences Anne VanBeber explains more.
Plan Ahead
Celebrate confidence and embrace connection at Steven Camp Plastic Surgery & Aesthetics’ A Night to Unmask Your Beauty Open House on Thursday, Oct. 30, at 4:30 p.m. You’ll enjoy event-only deals, curated raffles, cocktails, palm readings, a permanent jewelry station + more. Get your ticket.*
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The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Yes or no: Should the city change the name of White Settlement Road?
Our story begins in the early 1800s, when the area was named for being the only white settlement among seven Native American villages. | Photo by FTWtoday
This week, we asked readers to weigh in on the potential street name change. 72.3% readers voted “no,” — that White Settlement should remain the same. We’ll find out Tuesday evening and share the decision in Wednesday’s newsletter.
Happy Friday! I’m headed into one of my busiest weekends of the year. I didn’t plan for it to be my busiest — it just happened this way. I’m headed to the State Fair of Texas, the Rock N’ Roll Rummage Sale, and a concert.
If you see me out and about, be sure to say hi. I love meeting readers out in the community. See you guys here bright and early Monday morning.
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